Cobra 38wxst Handheld Tranciever Manual

PwrSaverLockDWFunc
Scan
CB/WXCH9/19
HH
38 WX ST
Citizens Band 
2-Way Handheld 
CB Radio
“Ingenious Products for Easier Communication.”
Operating Instructions 
for your Cobra HH 38 WX ST 

The CB Story
A1
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2
4
5
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The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave
broadcast and 10-meter Amateur radio  bands,
and was established by law in 1949. The Class D
two-way communications service was opened in
1959. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band 
and Class C remote control frequencies.)
FCC Regulations
FCC regulations permit only “transmissions”
(one party to another) rather than “broadcasts”
(to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not
allowed on CB Channels because that is
“broadcasting.”...

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra HH 38 WX ST
handheld CB. Properly used, this Cobra product
will give you many years of reliable service.
SoundTracker®
“Cuts noise coming in...strengthens signals 
going out.”
This Patent pending technology dramatically
improves transmission and reception of CB 
signals.
The revolutionary SoundTracker® System 
reconfigures the transmission signal which 
allows it to be transferred more efficiently
through cluttered airwaves.
At the same time, it significantly reduces...

How to Use Your 
Cobra 
HH 38 WX ST
Contents
Features..........................................................................1
The CB Story.................................................................A1
FCC Regulations
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators................................................A2
Our Thanks to You......................................................A3
SoundTracker® System
Customer Support
Operating Your HH 38 WX ST
Antenna...

Turn clockwise.1⁄4turn.
Operation Operation
Attach Antenna
32
ScanFunc
CH9/19
DW
Lock
CB/WX
Pwr Saver
PWR SAVE WX
SCAN DW EMGFUNC40SIGNAL
POWER
Attach Antenna
Insert.
1
2
Removebattery chamber cover. Press down on
arrow and slide.
Install batteries by polarity markings.
Replace cover.
Battery
Installation
Attach Belt ClipInstall Batteries
1
2
3
Note
Ignoring polarity markings (+/-)
can cause damage to both the 
unit and the batteries.
The HH 38 WX ST requires  
9 “AA” alkaline or NiCD 
batteries (not...

Operation Operation
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Tu r ning On
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WEAK SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS
GATE CLOSED
NOISE WEAK SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALSNOISE WEAK SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS
GATE 
OPEN
WEAK SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS













 




NOISE WEAK SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALSGATE 
Gate closedGate open
Gate set to Desired 
Squelch Setting (DSS)
Setting Squelch
Note
When you turn on the 
HH 38 WX ST , a series of tones
will be heard and the icons will
briefly appear on the...

Operation Operation
LCD Display
7
Note
For quick advance, push and 
hold arrow key(s).
6
Select Channel
PWR SAVE WX
SCAN DW EMGFUNC
40SIGNAL 
POWER 
Function Key 
Indicator
SoundTracker 
System™ iconSIGNAL
Incoming Strength of
Signal Meter
POWER
Outgoing Transmission 
Power Meter
2 Digit Channel 
Display
Battery Capacity
Level Indicator 
FUNCLock Key
Battery Save Indicator
Weather Mode Indicator
Scan Mode Indicator
Dual Watch Indicator
Emergency Channel 9
PWR SAVE
WX
SCAN
DW
EMG
LCD Display
All needed...

2 inches away
Hold mic about
2 inches from
mouth. Speak
in a normal
voice.3
Operation Operation
Transmit / Receive
9
Transmit/Receive
Note
While         PTT button is
depressed you cannot
receive transmissions. Stop
Antenna must be
installed before TX
Note
Your HH38 WX ST is always
ready to receive incoming 
signals when the PTT button is
released.
When you are receiving an
incoming signal, the strength 
of that signal will be displayed
on the bar graph.
8
The TRANSMISSION POWER METER will be
displayed...

PushSCAN key. The channels will index.
To stop scanning,pushSCANkey again. To return to original channel,push 
CH 9/19 a third time.
PushCH 9/19 once for channel 9.
Operation Operation
11
One Touch for 
Channel 9 and 
Channel 19
10
One Touch For Channel 9 and Channel 19
To gain instant access to Channels 9 (emergency)
and 19 (information) from other channels:
ScanFunc
CH9/19DW
LockCB/WX Pwr Saver
PUSH &
RELEASE
PWR SAVEWX
WX
SCANDW
DWFUNC
9SIGNALEMG
ScanFunc
CH9/19DW
LockCB/WX Pwr Saver
PUSH &
RELEASE...

Push        key until “beep” is heard.
The DWicon will stay on.
Push and holdkey until “beep” is heard.
The DWicon will flash and the        FUNCTION icon
will disappear.
Dual Watch
Dual Watch allows simultaneous monitoring of
two preselected channels. To monitor Channel 11
and 17 for incoming transmissions:
Set Desired Squelch Setting (DSS).
Select Channel 11 with         CHANNEL UP/
DOWN key.
Push and releaseFUNCTION key.
FUNCTION icon will be displayed.
PWR SAVEWX
WX
SCANDWFUNC
9SIGNAL
The HH 38 WX ST...